- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (19 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96 zł (2.93 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 5.77 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.47 zł (3.43 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.09 zł (2.06 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 zł (3.06 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.23 zł (5.16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.71 zł (2.68 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,907 zł (3,861 ₪) | 7,474 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,858 zł (2,824 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (445 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,343 zł (2,315 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,780 zł (1,759 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (297 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (36 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,834 zł (1,812 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (411 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (25 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (280 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 zł (150 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 zł (295 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (329 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,937 zł (78,986 ₪) | 130,657 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (4.94 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 zł (103 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (30 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (126 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.77 zł (4.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (37 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (65 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (53 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 222 zł (219 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (123 ₪) | 254 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (21 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,955 zł (1,932 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (0.49 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (126 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (16 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.988
ILS
/
PLN
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Cost of living in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Israel
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